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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,114.32, 60,152.58 and 12,023.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,114.32, 60,152.58 and 12,023.52 is: 18,029.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,114.32 : 60,152.58 = 12,023.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,114.32/60,152.58 = 12,023.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,114.32x = 60,152.58 × 12,023.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,114.32x = 723,245,748.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,245,748.68/40,114.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,029.62

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